[mweisdorfer]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/QuickJac...110v/307393222

This is about as cheap as it gets for this product

The next time it will get this cheap or even slightly cheaper will be Black Friday.

[flgfish]

Costco does $999 around Black Friday if I remember right.
Best price I’ve seen outside of that.

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

Still to high for what it is and does IMO.

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by TheMidnightNarwhal

Still to high for what it is and does IMO.

Well, not everyone can install a two post lift. They don't have the right concrete with the specified psi. They might not have the height in their garage. They might not want to spend $1600 to $2000.00 for a two post lift.

If you get the car off the ground 21-22", you can do anything on the car, even remove the transmission.

I get what you are saying. Spending $1000.00 on an item that only nets you 5 more inches than a good/great set of 3 ton jack stands. Simply stated though, you can't take the transmission out of the car on a set of 16", 3 ton jack stands.

You can spend $1600 and get the car up in the air 6 plus feet. I totally understand this.

Quick jack is a lot safer than jack stands. I've done the whole jack stand deal for many years with 3 ton versions and a 3 ton jack. Idk. Getting older and wiser I guess. I just don't need a car falling on me at this stage in the game.

I also don't have 12 foot ceilings and a garage floor with 3000 psi grade concrete. So, my choice was simple. If I had 12' ceilings, maybe I might have entertained the thought of cutting two squares out of my garage floor, digging 48" down with a post hole digger, in order to get below the Frost line, and then pouring 3000psi in the holes.

[porsche959]

Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

Well, not everyone can install a two post lift. They don't have the right concrete with the specified psi. They might not have the height in their garage. They might not want to spend $1600 to $2000.00 for a two post lift.

If you get the car off the ground 21-22", you can do anything on the car, even remove the transmission.

I get what you are saying. Spending $1000.00 on an item that only nets you 5 more inches than a good/great set of 3 ton jack stands. Simply stated though, you can't take the transmission out of the car on a set of 16", 3 ton jack stands.

You can spend $1600 and get the car up in the air 6 plus feet. I totally understand this.

Quick jack is a lot safer than jack stands. I've done the whole jack stand deal for many years with 3 ton versions and a 3 ton jack. Idk. Getting older and wiser I guess. I just don't need a car falling on me at this stage in the game.

I also don't have 12 foot ceilings and a garage floor with 3000 psi grade concrete. So, my choice was simple. If I had 12' ceilings, maybe I might have entertained the thought of cutting two squares out of my garage floor, digging 48" down with a post hole digger, in order to get below the Frost line, and then pouring 3000psi in the holes.

Well said. Got me convinced.

[Travzvt]

I love mine. Got it from Quickjack directly through their garage sale tab. $990 shipped for open box. Mine had the box opened on one of the lifts, but didn't seem used at all.

[hassmaschine]

too bad it's only 5,000lbs capacity (I have a good concrete floor but only 8' ceiling height). The X5 weighs 6000lbs.

I don't even crawl under my E30 anymore, lol. I hate getting out the jack, screwing around with jack stands, etc. Plus it's so low I have to drive up on ramps first - so is the E90, and it's stock.

[DieselOG]

Originally Posted by hassmaschine

too bad it's only 5,000lbs capacity (I have a good concrete floor but only 8' ceiling height). The X5 weighs 6000lbs.

I don't even crawl under my E30 anymore, lol. I hate getting out the jack, screwing around with jack stands, etc. Plus it's so low I have to drive up on ramps first - so is the E90, and it's stock.

The 7000lb is on sale to https://www.homedepot.com/p/QuickJac...110V/309646718


Edit: looks like it's out of stock unfortunately

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

Well, not everyone can install a two post lift. They don't have the right concrete with the specified psi. They might not have the height in their garage. They might not want to spend $1600 to $2000.00 for a two post lift.

If you get the car off the ground 21-22", you can do anything on the car, even remove the transmission.

I get what you are saying. Spending $1000.00 on an item that only nets you 5 more inches than a good/great set of 3 ton jack stands. Simply stated though, you can't take the transmission out of the car on a set of 16", 3 ton jack stands.

You can spend $1600 and get the car up in the air 6 plus feet. I totally understand this.

Quick jack is a lot safer than jack stands. I've done the whole jack stand deal for many years with 3 ton versions and a 3 ton jack. Idk. Getting older and wiser I guess. I just don't need a car falling on me at this stage in the game.

I also don't have 12 foot ceilings and a garage floor with 3000 psi grade concrete. So, my choice was simple. If I had 12' ceilings, maybe I might have entertained the thought of cutting two squares out of my garage floor, digging 48" down with a post hole digger, in order to get below the Frost line, and then pouring 3000psi in the holes.

Here is what I think.

You can get a Max Jack for like 1 999$ that will fit mostly everywhere. Only issue becomes the concrete rating.

I'm sure I can also remove transmission on jack stands and as an added bonus I won't have things in the way on the side of the car since the Quickjack blocks all access there.

Regarding safety I think it is so exaggerated. If you have basic jacking safety which you should if you have DIYed all this time, I really can't understand how this is safer to the point of it being worth 800$ more. If your car is on stands and it's stable how is it going to fall over.

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by hassmaschine

too bad it's only 5,000lbs capacity (I have a good concrete floor but only 8' ceiling height). The X5 weighs 6000lbs.

I don't even crawl under my E30 anymore, lol. I hate getting out the jack, screwing around with jack stands, etc. Plus it's so low I have to drive up on ramps first - so is the E90, and it's stock.

What is above the ceiling?

[NoQuarter]

Originally Posted by hassmaschine

too bad it's only 5,000lbs capacity (I have a good concrete floor but only 8' ceiling height). The X5 weighs 6000lbs.

I don't even crawl under my E30 anymore, lol. I hate getting out the jack, screwing around with jack stands, etc. Plus it's so low I have to drive up on ramps first - so is the E90, and it's stock.

Which X5 do you have?

My 2012 X5 35i I had weighed at a certification station and it came it at 4800lbs I think. I used my Quickjack with no problems.

6,000lbs is the towing capacity. Maybe you are thinking of that number?

[hassmaschine]

we have the 4.8is, sport package, 3rd row seat, blah blah blah. it's maybe slightly less than 6000lbs, but it's a heavy pig. I did not relish dropping the subframe on it and crawling around under the engine block..

[Gamb1t]

I've been using jack stands for the last little while. I never had good feeling during set-up. But once it's up it's solid. I just don't like the fiddling around.
My garage fits 4 cars with a 14' ceiling. Been contemplating a 4-post, but that doesn't allow me to perform tire/whee/brake work. So looked into a 2-post. However they look ugly and cumbersome. As a guy that performs some but not a whole lot of undercarriage work, having a full time two post contraption doesn't make sense.

Recently I acquired the 5000SLX through a friend who had two for a total sum of $500. It's real easy to set up and put away. I now look forward to undercarriage work. And it's not an eyesore when not in use. Most importantly it has high WAF rating...happy wife happy life.

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by Gamb1t

I've been using jack stands for the last little while. I never had good feeling during set-up. But once it's up it's solid. I just don't like the fiddling around.
My garage fits 4 cars with a 14' ceiling. Been contemplating a 4-post, but that doesn't allow me to perform tire/whee/brake work. So looked into a 2-post. However they look ugly and cumbersome. As a guy that performs some but not a whole lot of undercarriage work, having a full time two post contraption doesn't make sense.

Recently I acquired the 5000SLX through a friend who had two for a total sum of $500. It's real easy to set up and put away. I now look forward to undercarriage work. And it's not an eyesore when not in use. Most importantly it has high WAF rating...happy wife happy life.

I'm not sure about ugly and cumbersome... A 4-post lift is cumbersome and takes up an entire parking space. An unoccupied 2-post lift hardly takes up any room compared to a 4-post. I've had a lift for 15 years, I use it for more than just car work. Trust me, once you work on a car on a 2-post lift (or in-ground chassis lift) and the entire chassis is free to work on when you are standing on your two feet and can simply walk over to your tool box, it will dawn on you that THIS is the way cars are meant to be worked on.

[hassmaschine]

Originally Posted by Gamb1t

I've been using jack stands for the last little while. I never had good feeling during set-up. But once it's up it's solid. I just don't like the fiddling around.
My garage fits 4 cars with a 14' ceiling. Been contemplating a 4-post, but that doesn't allow me to perform tire/whee/brake work. So looked into a 2-post. However they look ugly and cumbersome. As a guy that performs some but not a whole lot of undercarriage work, having a full time two post contraption doesn't make sense.

Recently I acquired the 5000SLX through a friend who had two for a total sum of $500. It's real easy to set up and put away. I now look forward to undercarriage work. And it's not an eyesore when not in use. Most importantly it has high WAF rating...happy wife happy life.

I can't remember the brand but there's a couple of 2 post lifts that you can remove when you're not using them. I've considered them as well, even though I can't use the full height they are capable of.

a 4 post lift would totally ruin my garage - which isn't all that small for only being a 2 car attached (660sq ft).

[Gamb1t]

Originally Posted by hassmaschine

I can't remember the brand but there's a couple of 2 post lifts that you can remove when you're not using them. I've considered them as well, even though I can't use the full height they are capable of.

a 4 post lift would totally ruin my garage - which isn't all that small for only being a 2 car attached (660sq ft).

I think what you are referring to is Maxjack. while that lights it higher than the Quickjack, one can't stand underneath it unless you are a Hobbit. While the stumpy posts can be moved aside (but not away hidden), IIRC you have to drill holes on the ground which means you are committed. At which point, I might as well get a 2-post lift.

@[Efthreeoh] I do not doubt it. After all that's how the mechanics do it. As a part time low frequency wrencher, a fully bolted on contraption does not appeal to me. QJ being portable, one can load them up at the back and drive to a friend's or relative's home and use it...especially for the 3500SLX at club race events.

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by Gamb1t

I think what you are referring to is Maxjack. while that lights it higher than the Quickjack, one can't stand underneath it unless you are a Hobbit. While the stumpy posts can be moved aside (but not away hidden), IIRC you have to drill holes on the ground which means you are committed. At which point, I might as well get a 2-post lift.

@[Efthreeoh] I do not doubt it. After all that's how the mechanics do it. As a part time low frequency wrencher, a fully bolted on contraption does not appeal to me. QJ being portable, one can load them up at the back and drive to a friend's or relative's home and use it...especially for the 3500SLX at club race events.

Well, maybe you become a high-frequency wrencher

[hassmaschine]

Originally Posted by Gamb1t

I think what you are referring to is Maxjack. while that lights it higher than the Quickjack, one can't stand underneath it unless you are a Hobbit. While the stumpy posts can be moved aside (but not away hidden), IIRC you have to drill holes on the ground which means you are committed. At which point, I might as well get a 2-post lift.

@[Efthreeoh] I do not doubt it. After all that's how the mechanics do it. As a part time low frequency wrencher, a fully bolted on contraption does not appeal to me. QJ being portable, one can load them up at the back and drive to a friend's or relative's home and use it...especially for the 3500SLX at club race events.

The point is there is not enough height for a full lift. So I wouldn't be standing under the car anyway. But there'd be a lot more room.

[Welcome to NBA Jam]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

What is above the ceiling?

The sky, bro, and THE SKY'S THE LIMIT!

*max 500 ft above your house

[hassmaschine]

I just measured - on the side without a door opener, I could lift my car about 4 feet.

The X5 is such a giant pig though, I probably couldn't lift it much more than the jackstands lol.

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by hassmaschine

I just measured - on the side without a door opener, I could lift my car about 4 feet.

The X5 is such a giant pig though, I probably couldn't lift it much more than the jackstands lol.

I had an x5. You could use a quick jack on it, if you had standard 10' ceilings in your garage. Most houses built after 1990 have 10' ceilings unless you had an expensive house where they had 12' ceilings like a 3 car garage deal.

[hassmaschine]

My house was built in 1978, so...

Also, as stated already - the curb weight of my X5 is over the capacity of a quick jack. The 2 row E70 4.8i weighs 5300 lbs - and we have the fully loaded 3 row 4.8is. It's heavy as lead. You may be comfortable overloading the jacks, but personally I am not.

To answer an earlier question, above my garage is our deck. So raising it up isn't an option.

Fortunately I do have the benefit of a garage designed around 40ft long, 1970's American land yachts. Newer garages may be taller, but they are usually narrower and certainly much shorter..